Foreign Enlistment Act 1870

Foreign Enlistment Act 1870
Act of Parliament
Long titleAn Act to regulate the conduct of Her Majesty's Subjects during the existence of hostilities between foreign states with which Her Majesty is at peace.
Citation33 & 34 Vict. c. 90
Territorial extent All dominions of Her Majesty
Dates
Royal assent9 August 1870
CommencementUnited Kingdom: 9 August 1870
Other legislation
Amended byStatute Law Revision Act 1883
Relates toCustoms Act 1826
Status: Current legislation
Text of statute as originally enacted
Revised text of statute as amended
Text of the Foreign Enlistment Act 1870 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.

The Foreign Enlistment Act 1870 (33 & 34 Vict. c. 90) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that seeks to regulate mercenary activities of British citizens.

It received royal assent on 9 August 1870.